So why should schools use Google Apps for Education accounts instead of regular Gmail accounts?

There are many benefits for schools for using Google Apps for Education. Below is a link to a presentation I put together that highlights many of the differences between a personal Gmail account and a school Google Apps for Education account.

Feel free to use this slideshow to help schools that are considering a move to Google Apps for Education. Additionally you may find this other presentation below useful, which offers a general overview of Google Apps for Education: